Original 1876 Hayes/Wheeler Republican Candidates woven silk jugate campaign ribbon. Features Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio for President and William A. Wheeler of New York for Vice President. Maker line at the top reads “B. B. Tilt & Son, N.Y. & Patterson, N.J.”
This is a delicate antique political campaign textile/ribbon with woven portrait and lettering details. The reverse side shows the original woven construction, with loose threads and floats typical of antique woven silk ribbons.
Approx. size: 4 1/4" tall x 2 1/8" wide.
Condition: Good antique condition for age. Shows age toning/yellowing, small brown spots/staining, minor edge wear/fraying, soft creasing/fold at the lower edge/corner, faint vertical crease, and loose threads visible on the reverse. Colors and portraits remain strong and display nicely. Please review all photos carefully.
Sold as found. Not cleaned, pressed, washed, repaired, or altered.
Shipping: Will ship flat, carefully protected between clean paper/cardboard, boxed or rigid-mailed, with tracking and insurance.